Biden Hails U.S. Pandemic Fight; India Warning: Virus Update
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(Bloomberg) U.S. President Joe Biden urged all Americans to get vaccinated and touted his administration’s success in fighting the pandemic, saying in an address to Congress that it has been one of the “great logistical achievements” in history.
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New coronavirus cases rose globally for the ninth consecutive week, by a record 5.7 million, as a 52% surge in India outweighed declines in most regions, the World Health Organization said. Companies around the world are stepping in to help ease the crisis, as India’s death toll surpassed 200,000 and the U.S. government told its citizens to leave the country as soon as possible.
J&J Shots Paused; German Infection Rate Climbs: Virus Update Bloomberg 2 hrs ago Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine distribution was paused in much of the U.S. and Europe pending a review of the development of rare blood clots in several women, marking another setback for the global inoculation campaign.
Germany’s rate of infections climbed further beyond a key threshold, a day after the government approved legislation that mandates tougher restrictions in virus hotspots. Chancellor Angela Merkel urged lawmakers in parliament to support the legislation, which triggers stricter curbs when the incidence rate climbs above 100.
President Emmanuel Macron will meet on Thursday with ministers to prepare the rules for reopening businesses next month, Elysee Palace announced. Macron said in March that bars and restaurants would be back in business in mid-May with outdoor seating, and that cultural establishments also would reopen.
J&J Shots Paused; Philippines Warns on Growth: Virus Update
Bloomberg 34 mins ago Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine distribution was paused in much of the U.S. and Europe pending a review of the development of rare blood clots in several women, marking another setback for the global inoculation campaign.
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The Philippines may miss its target of at least 6.5% economic growth this year after a resurgence of cases forced the capital into a two-week lockdown, Economic Planning Secretary Karl Chua said. India overtook Brazil as the country with the second-most cases.
Australian Trade Minister Dan Tehan will travel for talks with counterparts in Germany, France and Brussels starting on Thursday after the European Union restricted vaccine exports. Vaccination bookings jumped in Hong Kong as the government said it could ease social-distancing rules for the inoculated.
J&J Shots Paused; Singapore, H.K. Travel Bubble: Virus Update
Bloomberg 1 hr ago Bloomberg News
(Bloomberg) Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine distribution was paused in much of the U.S. and Europe pending a review of the development of rare blood clots in several women, marking another setback for the global inoculation campaign.
Singapore and Hong Kong are finalizing details of a revised agreement on air travel bubble between the two cities and hope to announce the plans “soon,” Singapore’s Transport Minister Ong Ye Kung said.
The Philippines may miss its target of at least 6.5% economic growth this year after a resurgence of cases forced the capital into a two-week lockdown, Economic Planning Secretary Karl Chua said. India suffered another day of record cases as it overtook Brazil as the country with the second-most infections.